Buying a small gift for your bridesmaids or maid of honor is a great way to say "thank you" for their contribution to your special wedding day, but sometimes it can be difficult to know what to get. The type of bridesmaid gifts you choose will depend very much on your budget, the age of your bridesmaids and how many you have, and the contribution they have made to your big day.

If you have young junior bridesmaids or flower girls, you should try to get them all a similar gifts to avoid arguments. The last thing you need is argument between the young girls on your wedding day. A doll or pretty handbag can be good bridesmaid gifts for younger girls, or you could get them a simple piece of jewelry such as a necklace or bracelet to wear with their flower girl or bridesmaid dress. Jewelry can be made extra special for a junior bridesmaid by having it engraved with their name. It's sure to give a lasting memory of the time they spent with you on your special day. Another option is to give each bridesmaid a small framed picture after the wedding showing them in their beautiful dress, perhaps with the bride or the entire bridal party.

If you have adult bridesmaids, a piece of jewelry to wear on the day is often the best thank you gift. Choose something different for each bridesmaid, with a common theme such as the material or style. Let them know you will be buying them jewelry so they don’t buy something else especially for your wedding. If possible have the jewelry personalized as it shows that extra thought was put into their gift.

Other ideas for Bridesmaid Gifts include:

• Personalized Spa Robes and matching slippers
• Cosmetic and Toiletry Bags
• Jewelry Boxes
• Manicure Sets
• Lunch and Picnic Totes
• Wine and Bar Accessories
• Photo Albums and Picture Frames
• Gourmet Gifts Baskets (for a extra special touch have them to delivered to each of their homes upon their return from your wedding)

Your Maid of Honor has put a  huge amount of time and  effort into your wedding, from attending dress fittings, to arranging your bridal shower and shepherding your younger bridesmaids to the ceremony. Gifts for Maids of Honor need to be extra special to show how much you appreciate her time and dedication.

If you can afford it you could book a spa day for your Maid of Honor to help her relax after your wedding. If you are looking for a more personalized gift, perhaps put together a photo album containing pictures of the two of you taken over the whole period you’ve known each other.  Whatever you decide just make sure it something extra special.

The ideal time to give your bridesmaid gifts is on the morning of the wedding while you are all getting ready, especially if you are giving them jewelry or handbags to wear with their dresses. If you are buying something different, make sure your bridesmaids have somewhere to store it so it doesn’t get lost during the wedding. You could also give bridesmaid gifts during the reception, perhaps when the groom thanks the bridesmaids in his speech. This would be the perfect time to give your bridesmaids gifts, but again make sure they have somewhere safe to keep them. If you are giving bridesmaid gifts after the wedding, such as framed photos, ask your mother to make the arrangements so they are delivered before you get back from honeymoon.